Fragrance comparison

Elixir Le Parfum vs F2

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 82 ratings analysed

Elixir Le Parfum

Payot

3.5622 votes

Rank #22,077 CitrusMusky

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36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Toskovat'

3.6060 votes

Rank #17,862 GreenMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

F2 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Elixir Le Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
F2
Choose it for a green and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Elixir Le Parfum1/5

F24/5

Ratings & consensus: F2
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: F2
Sillage & projection: F2
Value for money: Elixir Le Parfum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: F2

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Elixir Le ParfumPayot

F2Toskovat'

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 28%Had 13%Want 58%

3.60/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 18%Had 3%Want 79%

Category winnerF2Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

63%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

20%Love

35%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

5%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityF2

SillageF2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value43

Category winnerElixir Le ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

amber61%

green100%

musky92%

powdery84%

woody77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both musky, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Bergamot

Heart

NeroliAmyrisRose

Base

White MuskMyrrhVanillaPatchouli

Top

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyNeroliPineTurmericBergamotLemonNarcissus

Heart

PlumPalmarosaHeliotropeOpoponaxGalbanumOrrisLabdanumWisteria

Base

Synthetic CivetCopaiba balmAmberMuskOakmossPatchouliVanillaBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Vanilla and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night64

Spring62

Summer23

Fall77

Winter100

Day82

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men21

Unisex74

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,077

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#17,862

PerfumerDavid-Lev Jipa-Slivinschi

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerF2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A clean citrus floral with a soft musky base, Elixir Le Parfum opens on bergamot, then settles into neroli, rose, and a lightly sweet vanilla glow. It reads fresh, polished, and easy to wear. On skin, it usually feels more delicate than dense. This suits someone who wants a smooth everyday scent with a warm floral to…

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F2 by Toskovat is an experimental chypre floral that defies conventional expectations. It opens with a sharp, aldehyde-driven blast alongside pine and citrus. On skin, it develops into a complex, resinous core of plum, orris, and labdanum. This is a fragrance for those who crave the unusual, ideal for artistic setting…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Elixir Le Parfum or F2?

F2 takes 4 of 5 categories. Elixir Le Parfum is rated 3.56/5 from 22 votes; F2 is rated 3.60/5 from 60 votes. Choose Elixir Le Parfum for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose F2 for a green and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Elixir Le Parfum or F2?

F2 lasts longest (F2 74/100, Elixir Le Parfum 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir Le Parfum or F2?

F2 projects furthest (F2 67/100, Elixir Le Parfum 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir Le Parfum and F2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Vanilla and Patchouli.

Is Elixir Le Parfum or F2 better for summer or winter?

Elixir Le Parfum suits daytime wear; F2 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir Le Parfum and F2?

Elixir Le Parfum has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Amyris and Rose, a base of White Musk, Myrrh, Vanilla and Patchouli. F2 has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Neroli and Pine, heart notes of Plum, Palmarosa, Heliotrope and Opoponax, a base of Synthetic Civet, Copaiba balm, Amber and Musk.